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Indios Huichol September 2017 Newsletter

9/3/2017

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Greetings Every One!

The work we are doing could not continue without you.  We are very grateful for your support and help.  Every single prayer and donation is appreciated more than you can know. Thank you so very much for your support.

Newsletter index:

Page 1:  Note from Rutury                      
Page 2:  Note from Nahwi
Page 3:  Note from Anaya
Page 4:  Misc notes

A note from Rutury:

Que Tuma Aku. Greetings dear friends,
 
Earlier this month we witnessed a spectacular total solar eclipse, where in some parts of the world it went dark for few minutes creating a mystic exchange of energy between the sun and the moon, and all of us on Earth were blessed by this great happening. Many tribes from all over the world were also waiting for this and prepared themselves with ceremonies to welcome this magical moment. In my Wixarika culture we honor such important events. We believe the solar eclipse opens a path creating an opportunity for all of us to humble ourselves in a time of reflection, when we can continue to trace the thread of life where everything is fragile, and we can consider the consequences of our choices and actions. Currently I am working with many emotions and I am being guided by my Wixarika Elders who have walked this path before me. This ceremony can be an opportunity to retire old patterns and awaken new ones for all of us, within ourselves and in our communities. The world is facing many challenges and we feel them deeply in our own ways. What the Elders say is that no matter who we are the time comes when we all face obstacles, and it is important not to react on impulse as this often leads us to use poor judgment. The eclipse reminds us of the duality in all of our lives and the balance which we strive for. These events can ground us and bring us closer to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our connections to one another. Our intentions can become clearer to hold this sacred space for each other in an unconditional way, with dignity and respect, for all of our healing and growth.     
                       
PamPaDios
Looking forward to our next ceremony
Love and Blessings
 
Rutury

A note from Nahwi:

 
It has been such a long journey at Wirikuta Springs with the pond!  We have had to scrape the bottom of the pond again and now have been talking to people about what is needed at the bottom that will retain the water and yet be natural.  Still work to do with clay type dirt to be applied.  
I am so frustrated; the pond is a central place for me at the Center.  Many hours have been spent sitting by it in prayer and ceremony, having my lunch, visiting with its inhabitants, knitting…or sometimes just sitting and being.  I miss it in ways that words cannot explain. Somehow even with all the work that has been done at Wirikuta Springs it is the lack of the pond that draws my attention the most.  My attention and longing for its return.
My husband, Kamu, will be laying rocks in the ditch that will become a more natural stream which will lead to the pond. This will replace the underground pipe where the water flowed before. 
 
This stream will have rocks lining it and up on the sides of it.  It is his hope that he can fix some of the large flat stones along the edge so people can sit and put their feet in the cool clear water. This is a quick sketch he did for planning.  As you can see there will be at least one small foot bridge. 
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Really looking forward to seeing it being built and the water going though it to the pond!
PamPaDios
Nahwi

Upcoming Events:
 
A note from Anaya:
 
AUTUMN EQUINOX PLANTING CEREMONY AND GATHERING
Friday September 22nd to Monday September 25th

The Center will be open for anyone who wants to join us for an Equinox Ceremony in the evening on Friday September 22nd at 7:00pm, and for our landscaping work party all weekend. There is no fee for staying at the Center as we hope you will pitch in to help us in the garden!  (Or in the kitchen if you are not keen to do much digging…;) Come for a day or a few days, you are welcome to stop by any time. We will also be in ceremony together on Saturday and Sunday evenings after dinner.
 
We are approaching the time of the Equinox, a moment of balance between the day and night, a time when we celebrate the harvest of our labors and the abundance that nature has provided for us. It is a time to consider the duality of our lives, to prepare ourselves for going inward after the adventures of summer, and also a time of letting go and releasing burdens that are too heavy to carry into the darker days of winter. 
 
In Arizona because of the hot summers, the fall is also the perfect time in the garden to plant trees to give them time to become well rooted before the spring brings new growth and the summer heat kicks in. We want to put a bunch of fruit trees in the ground among other plants that will look lovely on the land. 
Join us if you feel inspired to do so, we look forward to being with you! 
 
You can RSVP to Nahwi at nahwi@earthlink.net if you want us to reserve a room for you to stay in. There is also lots of room for camping. 
And the sun took a step back
the leaves lulled themselves to sleep
and Autumn was awakened.
 
-Raquel Franco
 
Every leaf speaks
bliss to me,
fluttering from
the autumn tree
 
-Emily Bronte
 
Autumn is a second Spring
When every Leaf
is a Flower
 
-Albert Camus

 
Miscellaneous Notes
 
 
Notice Regarding E-mail Addresses:

Please be aware Indios Huichol Inc. considers your e-mail addresses to be private. Please be assured that we will not sell or share your information.  We also want you to understand that all personal emails to Rutury are forwarded to him.

Indios Huichol Inc. Facebook

Our Facebook page is up and running!  Please take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions.

Website

Please check it out at:  http://www.indioshuichol.org/ 
The store is open for business as well. Please be aware items are shipped to one address and they are going USPS.  We’re not charging for shipping at this time. All profits go to support the Wixarika (Huichol) people.

Mailing address

Indios Huichol Inc.
2315 N Page Springs Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325

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